Was out on date night with my wife and stopped by Timpano for a cocktail. It was later in the night, so the bar wasn't too busy. We ordered 2 cocktails and was surprised how delicious they were. The bartender was attentive and very friendly. Did not try the food, YET! But we have to be back to try their menu. read more

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Timpano - Tampa I genuinely do not understand how this place is Michelin recommended. Whoever was sent to evaluate it needs a second look. I've had better pasta at chain restaurants for half the price. The only reason this review isn't one star is because the calamari was actually good. That's it. That's the list of positives. My first pasta came out with a tomato sauce that legitimately tasted like someone diluted a spoonful of tomato paste in a cup of water and poured it over noodles. It had zero body, zero seasoning, zero depth. It tasted like warm pasta water. I've never sent a meal back in my life, but this one had to go. The server was kind and brought out a pesto pasta with grilled chicken. Somehow that was worse. The pesto was basically nonexistent -- no garlic, no basil punch, no richness. Just bland noodles and chicken. Sent that back too. Third attempt? Overcompensated with salt. It was so salty I just shook my head and told her it was fine because at that point I was done. Three tries. Three misses. I understand it was Valentine's Day and restaurants get busy. But being busy doesn't excuse flavorless sauces and poorly executed pasta. Michelin recognition sets expectations. This experience didn't even come close. This was beyond disappointing. I won't be back. read more

My boyfriend and I came to Timpano in Hyde Park for brunch specifically to try their French toast...i've been here before and loved it, but he hadn't tried it yet. We have our absolute favorite French toast spot nearby, but he declared this one by far the best in Tampa, and I have to agree, it's definitely up there! The Tiramisu French Toast (I think that's the one) was incredible: rich, fluffy, perfectly presented. We also got the brunch burger with an added egg. It was okay, nothing wrong with it, but it had a bit of a burnt/hard flavor on the patty that some people love but wasn't our favorite. Price-wise, it felt standard for a place like this (similar to other upscale burgers around Tampa), but we weren't dying over it. The truffle fries we added were outstanding, crispy, flavorful, and came with an incredible homemade dipping sauce. For an appetizer, we split the whipped burrata on toast (I think it's burrata crostini or similar) perfect portion to share between two (maybe up to four max), great presentation, and a nice starter. Coffees were very good, deep, rich flavor that stood on its own (I usually go for specialty drinks, but this was perfect black or with a little cream/sugar). Plates looked cute and matched the vibe. Ambience is great...rustic-elegant Italian feel with nice decor. We sat inside (it was cold out, and it was the Sunday after Gasparilla with the market going on). Place was busy for brunch, but we walked in right after church with no reservation and got seated right away, no wait! Our server was awesome: super knowledgeable about the menu and attentive the whole time. Presentation of the French toast, burger, and burrata was spot-on, everything looked Instagram-worthy. My boyfriend's never had dinner here (I've been before, it's been a while), but now he wants to come back for it. Brunch is definitely a win though..solid spot! Highly recommend if you're in Hyde Park or craving great French toast. We'll be back! read more

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Great spot for any occasion! Celebrated my birthday there & was not disappointed! The drinks were amazing! Super classy and actually tasted DELICIOUS! The best! The food was delightful. Our waitress was so lovely, we gave us great recommendations & was an expert in presentation. read more

Timpano has a great happy hour on weekdays from 11am-7pm and weekends from 4-7pm. You can also reserve a happy hour seat at the bar or at a table. Everything on the happy hour menu was delicious, but my personal favorites were the whipped ricotta, meatballs, and mussels. The bartenders were great as well. They also serve brunch on the weekends, which I'll be trying out next read more

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They have some of the best spicy rigatoni Ihave ever tried. The portion for the price, however, was pretty small. The espresso martini was decent though they automatically put Baileys into it which is not my preference. I sat at the bar and all of the bartenders were super sweet! The interior is very pretty. Not a lot of parking around but was able to score a spot on a side street and walk to the restaurant which is around some other fun shops (though they seem to close pretty early). read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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The food at Timpano was genuinely good -- no complaints there. Unfortunately, that's where the positive experience ended. Shortly after our appetizers arrived, a group of four young women settled in at the bar. Within minutes, the noise level became extreme -- loud voices and repeated shrieking that carried throughout the dining room, making conversation completely impossible. We couldn't hear each other across the table. We politely asked our server if something could be done. We were told the manager had been notified. At some point, we noticed the bartender say something briefly to the group and pointedly glance in our direction. I want to take it as an acknowledgment, at least, that the complaint had been passed along. It had no effect whatsoever on the noise level. Around us, other diners were visibly frustrated -- we watched people get up and leave, one commenting out loud that they couldn't take it anymore. After trying appetizers, we wanted to stay for a full meal, but instead, we skipped our entrées and left as fast as we could. A bar and a dining room sharing space is a common setup, and it can work beautifully -- but it requires staff willing to do more than a cursory word when bar energy overwhelms the room. A quiet, firm request to keep it down would have been enough. That never came. We may return to try the food again -- but not until we have more confidence that Timpano is willing to protect the dining experience it's presumably trying to offer. read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Good food, ruined experience -- and management that looked the other way - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

10/10 Christmas dinner. The beef carpaccio as always is amazing. Bruschetta tasted so fresh and light My sea bass was a little underdone but it didn't take away from the experience because they brought us Prosecco and it was divine. Our servers name was Regus or something similar I can't fully remember. He was absolutely amazing. Couldn't have asked for a better experience from the staff. read more

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Never tried the brunch until now and I highly recommend! They had a wide variety of dishes from sweet to savory. I almost got the tiramisu French toast because it looked delicious, I will definitely get next time, but I wanted lunch so I got the rigatoni with sausage and not only is it super well seasoned and mouthwatering but a big portion I had to bring some home. My fiancée go the breakfast burger and he liked the plate cause the sauce they add to it is out of this world! A tip you have to order the truffle fries it's a must. One weird thing they didn't have Coke Zero for all my zero girlies. The service was a little slow but we went after gasparilla so it was packed. The place is always such a trendy vibe and in the heart of Hyde park! Definitely recommend 10/10 read more

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We visited this spot for a holiday party and from making the reservation to paying the bill, it was such a pleasant experience. The food was delicious. We ordered a wide variety of foods and everyone shared that they thought the food was well seasoned and decent portion sizes. The restaurant is spacious and was decorated beautifully. Bathrooms were clean and they offer outside seating if interested. Lots of natural light inside and I personally love the tropical plants inside and outside. Our server was nice and was on top of the orders. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Absolutely, incredible lobster risotto the flavors were delicious. I actually split this and it was still such a giant amount. Also, the ambience was very cute and my server was absolutely amazing and so kind! read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Lobster Risotto - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had a lovely dinner at Timpano while in Tampa for work. All dishes were very good and the service was great on a very busy Tuesday night. The noise level was thankfully manageable even though it was quite busy. The radiatore was probably my favorite, though I would have liked a little more pancetta. The meatballs were another favorite. The parm to table pasta in the parm wheel was novelty but skippable in my opinion. read more

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I love Timpano! It's always so upbeat and lively in there. The food is amazing and the drinks are too. The spritz and espresso martinis always hit. The pastas are delicious and the Mussels are probably the best ones I've ever had. They have some good deals during the "Social hour" so make sure to come early for that. We did the pasta that's served out of the cheese wheel once and that was so good! Highly recommend coming to Timpano soon! read more

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I am extremely bummed to write this review because prior to this visit we had nothing but amazing experiences. However, our yearly Anniversary Dinner was a tremendous let down at Timpano. We went on a Wednesday night this week, thinking there would be less of a crowd, and there was an extremely loud group of individuals that sat in the middle of the restaurant which ruined the whole atmosphere. The thing that surprised me was that none of the staff were asking them to be quiet and respectful of other guests. Instead, the music in the restaurant was turned up so loud so all evening we could barely hear each other. In addition, our server was beyond inattentive and our entire meal took almost 2 hours from start to finish. We ordered the Whipped Ricotta Crostini for $14 which came out cold and the bread was rock hard we couldn't even bite into it. We were able to get that subbed instead for the Housemade Focaccia which was hot a fresh. It was much better. After that it took an additional 20 minutes to order drinks and another 20 before he finally came to our table to ask if we were ready for our main entree. Our waters were not refilled unless asking and when the meal finally did come out the pasta was great except it was cold. After we finished eating, we waited another 30 minutes before our server came back to ask us if we were ready for the check. When he asked us if we wanted our leftovers boxed up, we said yes, and then proceeded to take our food and get stopped multiple times by other servers and went to another couples table with our food in hand. I don't like that our food was taken around the restaurant around multiple different people. There are sanitary issues in hand. Overall, we were extremely disappointed and will not be having our traditional yearly anniversary at Timpano's anymore sadly. read more

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The food at Timpano was delicious. I would say arancini and truffles needed more favor and salt. Please see my ratings.However, the vibe and ambience are everything. Tip: If you want a seat, show up early. I will definitely visit again. Selections: Skillet mussels 4/5 Calamari 5/5 Truffle fries 4/5 Lobster Arancini 3/5 Margarita 5/5 Sangria read more

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I would like to start by saying a big THANK YOU to our server Emma! She was excellent, recommended the perfect drink and was just kind and amazing. That whipped ricotta on the crostini will FOREVER live in my heart and soul it was absolutely AMAZING. The tomahawk steak was cooked to perfection! Full of flavor, amazing marbling and just enough seasoning. The mashes potatoes paired perfectly. They were smooth, flavorful, did not need any additional seasoning. All in all the meal was perfect and I would love to return! read more

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It's beautifully set, the location and atmosphere is amazing. Staff were efficient and friendly and the menu rotates well with plenty to choose from and options for everyone. It's a hit pricey but delicious. Only reason I gave it a 4 star was we had a reservation for 6:45 on Christmas Eve but didn't get set until 7:10, the my rigatoni was undercooked when it arrived. As soon as I told the waiter he resolved the issue immediately. read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Rigatoni, truffle fries and Chicken Parmesan - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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I haven't been here since the renovation and I was so impressed. The interior is so much lighter and modernized. Service was top notch, very helpful and attentive. Food was spectacular. Gotta get the parm to table. I only wish I could have taken the cheese wheel home with me. read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Parm to table - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Timpano has a very energetic vibe. It is beautifully decorated. We were running late on our reservation but they were accommodating and were able to seat us Our server was really nice! We started with the Kale Caesar salad. We decided to go with the Parm to Table bucatini with pesto sauce made on the pasta wheel because when we walked in we saw another party enjoying this and it looked sooo good. We added some grilled chicken and shrimp to our bucatini pesto and it was the perfect amount for the three of us. We enjoyed our dinner and will definitely be back!!! read more

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Yum!!! Came here for a girls brunch the weekend before Christmas and it did not disappoint - the waiter was very attentive and made sure our drinks came out quickly and were tasty. We sat outside and it was nice people watching / We all got the Tuscan kale Caesar with shrimp or chicken and it was delicious! The croutons are homemade and the salad was refreshing and delicious. Always a good time at timpano! read more

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Timpano was a tasty and fun spot. I walk by it all the time in Hyde Park Village. The lobster arancini was beyond delicious - flavorful, perfectly seasoned and nicely fried without being greasy. The grilled octopus tasted fresh and not rubbery. The cheese wheel pasta was a great presentation but the pasta and sauce were just okay. It was not salty enough and very overpowering. Our server was attentive and friendly. I will return soon to try other items. read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Lobster Arancini and Grilled Octopusoctopus - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Didn't have a pleasant start to my visit here. My mom and I just finished up a Color Party at Kendra Scott and decided to try out Timpano for lunch. When we entered the establishment we asked about the wait time. The hostess told us that it would be about an hour-hour and a half wait. As we looked around the restaurant there were many empty tables we saw. Something told me to take a look at OpenTable to see if we could put in a reservation request for an hour from now, and just walk around until our time was available. Upon reviewing reservation times, we saw that there was a reservation open for 8 minutes after the current time (it was 4:22, the res. was available for 4:30, and so on in 15 minutes increments until late dinner time). This rubbed my mother and I the wrong way, but we'd heard great things about the restaurant and still wanted to try it. We went in and I showed the hostess the reservation and she immediately said "I don't think that that's accurate, but I'll seat you anyway"...interesting...she then proceeded to try to seat two ladies that were in line behind us, but they were just looking for their party that was already seated. Once seated, our experience improved. Our waitress was welcoming and very helpful with meal selection. I ordered the Zen Martini, which was very yummy! For food, my mom ordered the Heritage Berkshire Pork Chop and I got the Rigatoni. My mom loved her pork chop, but my Rigatoni was subpar. The sauce was fairly salty. I didn't want to make a fuss, so I endured. I'm saddened by the fact that I was really looking forward to trying this place out, but got disappointed by the initial service and the food. Unsure if I would revisit. read more

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Great location and ambiance, but the food is terrible and very expensive. Their pasta is mostly for show--just a pesto pasta with no cheese. If you've had real pasta alla Ruota before, run in the other direction. It's "funny" how they don't even scrape the cheese wheel to preserve it--watch some videos and compare. The presentation was good, though. My wife ordered the Bolognese pasta, and it was just average. For the price, it's not worth it. That said, they treated us very well, and the ambiance is really nice. For the price and location I wound say that the food is terrible. I don't understand how it has so many good reviews. I guess most people eat with their eyes and don't care about money. read more

I think I'm becoming a creature of habit because I'm back again at Timpano I decided to celebrate my birthday with dinner on a Friday night. We made a late reservation for 8:45 PM. I did find it odd that they had a table who was cashed out, but they had not gotten up yet causing our reservation to run behind. I think for busy nights there should be some sort of time limit, especially when you have parties waiting. They did, however, offer a complementary Prosecco to accommodate for the wait. Once we were seated, everything went smoothly. The service was great. Everything we got was delicious and made to perfection and I ended the night with the most delicious vanilla ice cream other than the initial wait I have no complaints and yes, I will be back. read more

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Awesome happy hour menu & very good drinks. It was packed to the max but we were able to snag a couple seats at the bar at 6:30pm. Happy hour is till 7pm. Very good service. Very lively place. This is the boyfriend's fav happy hour spot & he loves the drinks here. He drove us here all the way from his condo in downtown Tampa. We parked in one of the free parking ramps right next to this place. I ordered the espresso reposado and it was delicious. The boyfriend likes the more citrusy drinks with tequila in them and they were absolutely delicious. read more

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We stopped in for dessert after massages and Timpano did not disappoint. They have these amazing donuts on the dessert menu and honestly, the description doesn't do it justice on the menu. The presentation is lovely and the donuts are decadent and meant for sharing. So good. I think our server was named Abby, she was amazing! We sat outside. I also had my first affogato. It was a delightful time!!! Will definitely return! read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Dessert at timpano! Yum - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Awesome Italian restaurant that was open late into the night and has a beautiful bar! We came im at 9:15 pm with a reservation and even had to wait a little bit for a table because it was so busy. My brother and mom split the table side pesto pasta that is done up nicely in a cheese wheel, I had the bolognese which was fantastic, and my wife had the rigatoni with chicken which she LOVED! We also started with the calamari! Good service too even while being so busy! read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Pesto and bolognese - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Great experience here. Service here was great and everyone was very friendly. The restaurant is spaced out well so everyone isn't on top of each other, which I always like. Food comes out pretty fast too. Fresh salads, homemade bread and a delicious carpaccio. Of course had to get their famous cheese wheel pasta. Fun little show and the amount of pasta you get is unreal. Basically 3lbs and it's enough for at least 4-5 people. read more

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For Sunday lunch, we visited Timpano Hyde Park. Since we had made a reservation in advance, we were seated immediately upon arrival. The ambiance and decor of the restaurant was impressive, creating a lively and inviting atmosphere with guests enjoying their meals. Our server, Steven, greeted us and provided menus and water. Unsure about which appetizer to choose, we took his recommendation and ordered the Burrata. For our main courses, we went with: Funghi Crostini, Bucatini, Truffle Trotters. The Burrata arrived first, and it was a standout dish--creamy, flavorful, and complemented perfectly by pistachios, cheese, and bread. It was one of the best appetizers we've had and set a great tone for the meal. Next, our main courses arrived. The Truffle Trotters were a bit underwhelming, and we regretted not choosing Truffle Fries instead. However, the Funghi Crostini and Bucatini were well-prepared, delicious, and served in generous portions. Overall, we enjoyed our experience at Timpano and had a great Sunday afternoon lunch. read more

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I enjoyed this experience eating here. Service was great. The food was very good. The only complaint I have is about the Sea Bass. In my honest opinion the Sea Bass tasted decent but the price is not worth it. $54 dollars for such a small piece of fish. Furthermore the seasoning on the bass was very basic, smothered in butter and oil, really no other good aromas a flavors. Now I understand this is a high end restaurant so these prices are to be expected, but hopefully this will help someone else decide whether they want something this small and basic for $54. read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Chilean Sea Bass Piccata - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We went here for my friend's birthday, and it was such a fantastic experience! The food was amazing, and we even tried the viral pasta mixed in the parm wheel right in front of us which was definitely a fun and delicious touch! The atmosphere was awesome along with the service, and everything from the appetizers to the main dishes was spot on. If you're looking for great food and a memorable dining experience, this place is a must-try! read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Had a great dinner outside here! Service was fast, despite our larger group, everyone loved their food. Parking is always easy at Hyde park many garages. Lots of vegetarian options. read more

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My friend & I visited Timpano yesterday during their social hour. We were greeted by an extremely welcoming and attentive bartender who gave us great recommendations. I got the Italian Margarita, and my friend got the Limoncello Spritz. Both were good. For food we went with the recommendations, Lobster Arancini and Whipped Ricotta Crostini. The lobster arancini was wonderful, I really enjoyed the greens and felt like it lightened & complimented the dish in a great way. Though the true star of our experience was the whipped ricotta crostini. To die for! I will be coming back specifically for this. The bread was perfectly crunchy with caramelized honey, buttery, had the perfect amount of creamy ricotta & the mint on top just balanced out the dish perfectly. Overall had a wonderful experience trying social hour for the first time. read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Whipped Ricotta Crostini - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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The ambiance of this restaurant is easily my favorite part. I went here on a weekday and was promptly sat, starting off our meal with the tuna tartar. It was fresh with a clean, slightly sweet flavor - a balance of savory umami and bright acidity. We then ordered the Chilean Seabass and Lobster Risotto to share as our mains. The seabass was rich and buttery, perfectly tender. It both melted in your mouth and had a slight crispiness on the outside. The risotto was my favorite, creamy and rich with flavor from the lobster. My only note is that I wish there was more lobster in the dish. Compared to other restaurants in Hyde Park, I wouldn't say this is my favorite/first pick however it definitely made for a nicer night out! Note: Italian is nowhere near my favorite cuisine so take that last comment with a grain of salt! read more

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Timpano hasn't let me down yet. Went NYE for their "social hour", which is 4-6pm, and ONLY at the bar or outside. (didn't know the specifics about seating but now I do) I made the reservations specifically for the social hour, but was unaware of seating specifics. I was sat inside and they were able, even with a tight schedule, to seat me outside. I guess i truly dropped the ball with reservations for NYE, we had two additional people join our party and they let us use the table beside us and notified us when we would need to be finish so they could use it for the next reservation, which was very very helpful. We probably would not have stayed for all the food and beverages we got, if our additional friends/family weren't able to sit down. Our server was so sweet, helpful, and made good suggestions. I truly wish I had gotten her name for a shoutout. We ordered food and it took an hour to get out to us. Our waiter noticed as well, spoke with the chef and management and got that first round of our food orders on them. Our second round of food orders came out promptly. Highly suggest the Lobster Arancini and the mussels during their social hour. Delicious and steal. The arancini order comes with three and the mussels is a good shareable portion. The truffle on the fries were amazing. Customer service is top tier here; very impressed. read more

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Brought my niece here for her birthday dinner. First of all, our server Madi was awesome - in fact, all the staff we interacted with were so hospitable. Walking in, the entire place was designed so beautifully, definitely take all the photos/videos you can. As for the food, definitely recommend ordering the MEDITERRANEAN TUNA TARTARE over the WAGYU BEEF CARPACCIO if you're looking for flavor. The BRANZINO was on the smaller side, but it was cooked perfectly. The pasta we ordered was the RADIATORE and it was SO delicious, especially accompanied by the BONELESS RIBEYE and a side of CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Would love to come back and try the Parm to Table Experience and the Weekend Brunch menu. read more

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The happy hour here cannot be beat! I met some friends at the bar for drinks and dinner and loved everything we tried. Our bartender was fantastic, and our food came out quickly. The bar on a weeknight had the perfect amount of people where it didn't feel overcrowded but wasn't empty either. Looking forward to coming back for more. read more

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I treated myself to a nice valentines meal and wanted to give Timoano Hyde Park a try. I seen great reviews and food that looked amazing through pictures. Upon entrance, it is nicely decorated with a jungle or Tulum vibe. I love the placement of the restaurant. You are right in the middle of the shopping area. Which has its pros and cons (the parking is not the best). My waitress was nice and sweet also! While waiting, i seen servers cleaning the glasses left on top of the tables. So i would say this place makes sure they present themselves well and make sure items are cleaned for the next group. I ordered the carpaccio. I love Wagyu! This was a good appetizer. It was very flavorful with the truffle oil drizzled on top. I ordered the chili margarita and it was the spiciest margarita I've had but i loved it. I am not too big on sweet drinks. It had a nice balance to level out the sweetness. It was rimmed with tajin and a small chili with chili oil inside for garnish. I then had the meatballs. To me, it was lacking seasoning. But it came out fresh and hot. This is a nice place to bring friends and grab a nice bite. read more

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The food is excellent, the service is highly lacking! I went here for my birthday last year. I went here for my birthday this year. I won't be back for my birthday again, or any other time. They forgot the bacon in my pricey old fashioned last year. They forgot my bacon in my pricey old fashioned this year. However, this year when I approached the bartender to fix it, he informed me that it was my server's rresponsibility to garnish the drink. Umm., no jerk, I've had a longggg day, AND it's my birthday! I want my cocktail WITH my bacon now!! Seriously, how do you forget bacon twice? They really should have given me a plate if it for the inconvenience. I have several other complaints, including the fact that they NEVER return my phone calls. You will not get an actual person to answer during operating hours. You're just asked to leave a message, but that's useless. They'll seat you with a menu for happy hour (both times they did this), but then tell you it's only good for the patio or bar seating. Thanks for the tease. I won't waste my time in going through everything else that went wrong. There are a lot of other Italian restaurants with much better pasta and far better service. read more

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Stop by for a drink and bite after dinner as the spacing looks vibing from outside. Cocktails were on the sweeter side, too sweet. Tuna Tartare - it might be the most disgusting tuna Tartare I've ever had in my life!! It was overly sour, huge a mount of caper, red chunks (maybe it's tomato or red pepper, no idea), and onion chunks mixed within. Mushy texture. When there's too much random stuff used for tartare it just means it's not fresh and trying to cover the fishiness. Almost disrespectful to diners! read more

Timpano Hyde Park - Smoky cocktail - Italian Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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